Band 7 Transfusion Practitioner / Senior Haematology Biomedical Scientist

Jarrodean Healthcare Recruitment; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare recruitment partner as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Guernsey. This role involves promoting safe transfusion practices and working within a dynamic laboratory team. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a unique lifestyle on the beautiful Island of Guernsey.

Benefits

Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days

Relocation support

On-site or allowance-based accommodation

Flat 20% income tax rate

No council tax or VAT

Qualifications

• Full HCPC registration required.
• Completion of a recognised postgraduate Transfusion qualification.
• Current or recent UK NHS experience at Band 6 or 7 level.

Responsibilities

• Lead on promoting safe transfusion practice.
• Work as part of the Transfusion and Haematology laboratory team.
• Participate in the on-call rota.

Skills

Training and supervising junior staff

Comprehensive Transfusion and Haematology skills

Investigative and advisory capacity

Education

Postgraduate Transfusion qualification

Full HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Applications are invited from suitably committed and experienced Senior Biomedical Scientists to join our client's Transfusion and Haematology team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.

Role Overview

This is a split role leading on the promotion of safe transfusion practice across the Island and working as part of the Transfusion and Haematology laboratory team. The role involves liaising with various staff groups in an investigative, advisory, and training capacity. It is a key position within the Blood Transfusion Committee, which sets and audits standards.

As part of a small team, responsibilities include practicing as a BMS in Haematology and Transfusion as required and participating in the on-call rota.

Department Platforms

• Transfusion: IH-1000 Biorad grouping analyser, Mirasol pathogen reduction system.
• Haematology: NEXUS DF and DX, Werfen TOP 350, Ves-Matic 30 ESR processor.

Salary and Benefits

The Guernsey salary scale is applied to the AfC banding system. The current Band 7 salary range is up to £73,085, plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements (36% evening/Saturday, 72% Sunday/BH). Annual leave starts at 36 days, up to 42 days, with full credit for NHS service for both annual and sick leave.

About Guernsey

Guernsey, in the Channel Islands, has a population of 65,000. It boasts some of Britain's finest beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and a historic harbour town in St. Peter's Port. Benefits of working here include a higher-than-UK salary, a generous bonus scheme, a flat 20% income tax rate, no council tax or VAT, relocation support, and on-site or allowance-based accommodation. The lifestyle is continental, friendly, and very safe.

Candidate Requirements

• Full HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Completion of a recognised postgraduate Transfusion qualification.
• Current or recent UK NHS experience at Band 6 or 7 level (or equivalent), with comprehensive Transfusion and Haematology skills.
• Proficiency in training and supervising junior staff within IBMS guidelines.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.

Additional Information

Guernsey offers a unique lifestyle with its beaches, climate, and community. The benefits include competitive salary, bonuses, tax advantages, relocation support, and accommodation options.

Jarrodean is a leading healthcare recruitment partner specializing in Allied Health Professionals, including Biomedical Scientists. We understand the complexities of these roles to match your skills with the right opportunity.

Contact and Referrals

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